--- title: 6 Ways for Your Little Ones to Stay Active Indoors | PaediaSure Shake UK description: Tempt your fussy eater with our top 6 fruity pancake toppings. Raid your fruit bowl and create amazing animals your kids will love. 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Luckily there are plenty of ways your kids can burn off energy indoors without turning your house upside down. It’s important that all children aged 1-5 years spend at least 3 hours a day being physically active1. The NHS is very clear that watching TV, being strapped into a buggy or travelling by car, bus or train for long periods is not good for their health and development1. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Here are our 6 top picks for staying active indoors. ![shutterstock_1094936828](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1094936828.jpg?width=285&name=shutterstock_1094936828.jpg) ## Messy play You don’t need special equipment to create really engaging table-top activities. Place two large containers on the table (washing up bowls are ideal), one filled with water and one empty. Your little one will love using bath toys to move water from one bowl to the other. Or how about filling a wide container with water and cornflour. Kids love squidging the gloopy mixture between their fingers. ![shutterstock_231273868](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_231273868.jpg?width=285&name=shutterstock_231273868.jpg) ## Party games Why keep them just for parties? There’s lots of indoor fun to be had chasing bubbles or playing Grandmother’s Footsteps. Musical chairs and musical statues are always a hit, even if it’s just you and your child. ![shutterstock_1136772299](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1136772299.jpg?width=285&name=shutterstock_1136772299.jpg) ## Be an animal Encourage your little one to unleash their inner creature – bouncing like a kangaroo, pouncing like a tiger, jumping like a frog. They’ll love making the animal sounds too. You could even go the whole hog with face paints. ![shutterstock_1053737894](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1053737894.jpg?width=285&name=shutterstock_1053737894.jpg) ## Hide and seek Little ones don’t need a big area for this. In fact, a small area is better so they can find you more easily. Reverse roles so they can hide too. Encourage them to leap out to surprise you. ![shutterstock_125278559](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_125278559.jpg?width=285&name=shutterstock_125278559.jpg) ## Swimming Ok, it might seems obvious but it’s brilliant exercise and a great way for your little one to burn off some energy. It’s a lovely experience to share and great for bonding. If you don’t enjoy swimming, you could sign them up for a regular toddler session at your local pool. ![image (3)](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Dancing_410x250px-1.jpg?width=285&name=Dancing_410x250px-1.jpg) ## Dancing Get the party gear on, put on their favourite music and have your very own Strictly session. It’s a good workout for mums and dads too! We’d love to know how you keep your little ones active at home. Share your favourite indoor activities with us on social.   1. NHS 2019, Physical activity guidelines for children (under 5 years), [https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-children-under-five-years/#physical-activity-ideas-for-children-under-5](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-children-under-five-years/#physical-activity-ideas-for-children-under-5), December 2021. ![Component 49 – 3](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hubfs/Abbott%202021/PediaSure/Homepage/Component%2049%20%E2%80%93%203.svg)![Component 49 – 3](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202021/PediaSure/Homepage/insta-hover.png?width=92&name=insta-hover.png) ## Life with PaediaSure Shake [Follow PaediaSure Shake UK![](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hubfs/Abbott%202021/PediaSure/Homepage/arrow-white.png)](https://www.instagram.com/paediasureshakeuk) ![Soc_mobile-bottom](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202021/PediaSure%20UK/Homepage/Soc_mobile-bottom.webp?width=375&height=360&name=Soc_mobile-bottom.webp) [Get your discount](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/join-our-family) [![PaediaSure_Logo_300px](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Abbott%202021/PediaSure%20UK/Homepage/PaediaSure_Logo_300px.png?width=300&height=143&name=PaediaSure_Logo_300px.png) ](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/) #### FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL  [![icon](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hubfs/Abbott%202021/PediaSure/Homepage/Group%2033.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/PaediaSureShake)[![icon](https://uk.pediasure.abbott/hubfs/Abbott%202021/PediaSure/Homepage/Group%2034.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/paediasureshakeuk/) Food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet, and a healthy lifestyle. Ask a healthcare professional for guidance regarding your child's specific nutritional needs. Do not exceed the recommended number of servings per day: 1 for 1-3 year olds, 2 for 4-10 year olds. UK Pharmacy No.1 Children’s Nutritional Supplement Drink. Source: PaediaSure Shake is part of the PaediaSure brand. IQVIA wholesaler unit sales into UK community pharmacies, year MAT April 2023, Infant & Paediatric Oral Nutritional Supplement Drinks only. To verify email [paediasureshake@abbott.com](mailto:paediasureshake@abbott.com). *Essential fatty acids are needed for normal growth and development of children. This beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of α -linolenic (ALA) and 10 g of linoleic acid (LA). Contains protein and calcium. Protein and calcium are needed for normal growth and development of bone in children. ** Triple Sure System: Immune System†, Cognitive Development‡, Essential Nutrients^. †Contains vitamin D which contributes to the normal function of the immune system in children. ‡Iron contributes to normal cognitive development in children. ^Contains protein and 26 vitamins and minerals including calcium. #Survey 84 respondents of whom 95% would recommend to a friend or family member. Source: PaediaSure Shake, Verve, February 2021. §Nielsen value sales data (year to February 2022). Number of vitamins & minerals: Market leading kids’ multivitamin contains 7. PaediaSure Shake contains 26. To verify email [paediasureshake@abbott.com](mailto:paediasureshake@abbott.com). ¶Data on File. Abbott Laboratories Ltd., 2018 (chocolate flavour, strawberry flavour, vanilla flavour) & 2022 (cookies & cream flavour). PaediaSure Shake CLT in Spain. 1McCance and Widdowson, 2021. Composition of foods integrated dataset (CoFID). Available online: [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/composition-of-foods-integrated-dataset-cofid](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.gov.uk/government/publications/composition-of-foods-integrated-dataset-cofid__;!!BBM_p3AAtQ!IXRTy7yy-ZA-5Q5G3X3nHUarvDnt3ZOtlskCaXatjJ5b-iqA_brR8jSjBxAYlUkgbc8tgONeNyyBlIdgkn_DyyP7ju5-QbqH6Ne2$). Last accessed May 2023. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. One glass of PaediaSure Shake powder is 225ml. 2RCPCH, 2012: [https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/uk-who-growth-charts-2-18-years](https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/uk-who-growth-charts-2-18-years) Accessed August 2025 ♢Source Euromonitor International Limited; total global retail sales in 2025 for growing up milk formula that is marketed as complete and balanced nutrition for kids 2-13 years old. 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